How to pronounce classifieds
Say it like KLAS-uh-fydz. Classifieds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS).
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- KLAS
- uh
- fydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Classifieds pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KLASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of classifieds
American and British speakers say classifieds in essentially the same way: /ˈklæsəˌfaɪdz/ in the US and /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪdz/ in the UK.
British respelling: KLAS-ih-fydz.
What does classifieds mean?
- plural of classified How to pronounce classified
- A section of a newspaper, magazine or web site containing classified advertisements.“He ran an ad in the classifieds.”
Questions about saying classifieds
How do you pronounce classifieds?
Say KLAS-uh-fydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈklæsəˌfaɪdz/. In British English it is /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in classifieds?
Classifieds has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KLAS). Broken into parts: KLAS · uh · fydz.
Do Americans and Brits say classifieds the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈklæsəˌfaɪdz/ and the British form is /ˈklæsɪˌfaɪdz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.